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confess in Norwegian

confess in Norwegian is tilstå, skrifte — confess means to admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.

confess in Norwegian

tilstå
verb
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
skrifte
verb
(religion) To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.

What does "confess" mean?

  1. verb To admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.
    "He confessed to breaking the window."
  2. verb To tell a priest about your sins as part of a religious practice.
    "He went to confess before Sunday Mass."
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confess in a sentence

  • He confessed to breaking the window.
  • She confessed she had never actually read the book.
  • He went to confess before Sunday Mass.

Similar words in Norwegian

own

Common Norwegian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "confess" in Norwegian?

"confess" in Norwegian is tilstå, skrifte. confess means: To admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.

How do you use "confess" in a sentence?

Example: "He confessed to breaking the window." In Norwegian, "confess" is tilstå, skrifte.

Are there other ways to say "confess" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "confess": tilstå, skrifte.

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